Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Treatment for Cardiac Device Infections

• Main Authors: Claudio Pandozi (Author), Andrea Matteucci (Author), Carlo Pignalberi (Author), Luca Sgarra (Author), Michela Bonanni (Author), Marco Valerio Mariani (Author), Vincenzo Mirco La Fazia (Author), Lorenzo Nesti (Author), Stefania Angela Di Fusco (Author), Federico Nardi (Author), Furio Colivicchi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cardiac device infections (CDIs) are a serious complication in patients with implanted devices, resulting in increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stay, and increased healthcare costs. The effective management of these infections involves a combination of appropriate antibiotic therapy and prevent...